
Director of Business Operations & Partnerships Global Retail
Job Description
YOUR MISSION
Translation of global retail and commercial strategy into execution‑ready priorities for functions, regions, and markets
Shaping and ownership of retail execution frameworks, including priorities, game plans, rollout logic, and performance guardrails across channels and countries
Orchestration of cross‑functional alignment with Business Units, Regions, and channel stakeholders to convert strategic initiatives into clear ownership, timelines, and actions
Setup and leadership of governance and performance steering
Preparation of executive‑level narratives, insights, and decision materials for Senior Leadership and Board‑level Meetings
End‑to‑end ownership of internal communication flows across BUs, Regions, and Channels, ensuring transparency on priorities, progress, risks, and dependencies
Development and management of strategic partnerships across the retail value chain, aligned with long‑term retail strategy and joint business plans
Leadership and development of the Business Operations & Partnerships team, fostering capability building, cross‑functional collaboration, and performance culture.
YOUR TALENT
Senior leader with strong experience in directly leading global teams while indirectly steering complex, matrixed retail organizations
Trusted sparring partner for VP and Executive Leadership, with the confidence to shape agendas, challenge constructively, and drive fact‑based decisions
Strong strategic and operational skill set, translating complexity into clear frameworks, governance models, and execution disciplines
Outstanding executive communication and storytelling skills, including structured narratives and decision‑ready presentations for leadership and Board settings
High influence across functions, regions, and external partners, aligning diverse stakeholders behind shared commercial priorities
Structured, resilient, and outcome‑driven mindset, thriving in ambiguity and driving clarity, speed, and accountability at global scale.